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DC Shoes Australia Sustainability Actions

Uses some lower-impact materials

Good On You says DC Shoes uses some lower-impact materials, including recycled materials. Panaprium also says the brand uses a medium share of organic and recycled inputs, such as organic cotton, recycled cotton, recycled polyester, and regenerated nylon. These materials can reduce pressure on virgin resources, but they do not make the whole product range low-impact. The same sources also note that the brand still uses many conventional synthetic and animal-based materials, so the overall footprint remains mixed.

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Publishes material certifications

Panaprium lists several material certifications linked to DC Shoes products, including GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard, a standard for organic fibres), OCS (Organic Content Standard), GRS (Global Recycled Standard), RCS (Recycled Claim Standard), FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), OEKO-TEX, and bluesign. These labels can help buyers check whether some fibres or materials meet set rules. The source does not show that every product is certified, only that the brand uses some certified inputs.

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Has a supplier code of conduct

Panaprium says DC Shoes has a code of conduct for suppliers and subcontractors, and a global ethical program called BEST, which stands for Boardriders Ethical Standards of Trade. It also says the brand checks compliance through informal visits and third-party audits, with or without notice. This suggests there is at least some system for watching labour and safety issues in the supply chain, although the same source says there is not enough public proof of strong worker protections.

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Offers returns and instant refunds

DC Shoes Australia’s returns policy allows unworn items with original packaging to be returned within 30 days. It also uses Reshop, a service that can give instant refunds before the item is sent back. This is not a full circularity program, but it can help reduce friction in the return process. The policy also says some returned items that do not meet the rules may be disposed of on site, which means the system still creates waste.

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